The City of Santa Paula, California (population 31,000) is situated in the rich agricultural Santa Clara River Valley and is the geographical center of Ventura County. The City is a major distribution point for citrus fruits in the United States and is also noted for avocado producing and processing. The community has a quaint, small town image, ideal climate, and reasonable priced housing, which is why Santa Paulans refer to their community as "Hometown USA.” The City is seeking an experienced Public Works Director with technical expertise and strong leadership skills to effectively manage and guide the Department towards established goals. A collaborative and responsive, service-minded individual with an open communication style will be a good fit for the position. The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented individual with excellent communication and relationship-building skills who will be a positive change agent and a champion of the Department’s commitment to service. A candidate with significant experience presenting to councils, commissions, and community groups, who is comfortable engaging with internal and external stakeholders at all levels on a regular basis is being sought. The annual salary range for the incoming Public Works Director is $113,929–$138,488, DOQ. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. Contact Ms. Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080, should you have questions. Filing Deadline: January 19, 2018

At a minimum, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Civil Engineering, or a closely related field, and have five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration and supervision of municipal public works and engineering projects. A Master’s degree and possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers is highly desirable. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license is also required.